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Judge Steven Meyer and Wife Kimberly Meyer Shot at Indiana Home, Suspect Still at Large

Judge Steven Meyer and Wife Kimberly Meyer Shot at Indiana Home, Suspect Still at Large
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Judge Steven Meyer and Wife Kimberly Meyer Shot at Indiana Home, Suspect Still at Large

January 20, 2026

  • Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer, 66, and his wife, Kimberly, were shot at their Lafayette home Sunday and are hospitalized in stable condition.
  • Emergency dispatch audio described a knock, a caller saying their dog was being held, and a shot fired through the door.
  • Officials reported Steven Meyer sustained an arm injury while Kimberly Meyer suffered a hip wound; both were treated at a hospital.
  • Investigators, including the FBI and other agencies, continue an active manhunt with no announced motive or suspect description.

LAFAYETTE, INDIANA — Tippecanoe Superior Court 2 Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were shot at their home Sunday afternoon in Lafayette. Both were taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition. A search continued Monday for the person responsible.

Judge Steven Meyer and Kimberly Meyer were shot at their Lafayette-area home, officials said.

911 Call Reported Shots Fired

Lafayette police responded to the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane after a report of a shooting. Investigators recovered shell casings at the scene.

Emergency dispatch audio described a knock at the door, a statement that the caller’s dog was being held, and then a shot fired through the door.

Victims’ Injuries and Condition

Officials reported Steven Meyer, 66, suffered an injury to his arm. Kimberly Meyer suffered an injury to her hip.

Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush stated Monday that Judge Meyer remained hospitalized in stable condition.

Police investigated the shooting in the Mill Pond Lane area as the suspect remained at large.

Suspect Remains at Large

As of Monday evening, investigators had not announced a motive or released a description of the shooter. The investigation remained active, with multiple agencies assisting.

Authorities urged anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.

Multi-Agency Investigation Underway

The case involves local, state, and federal partners, including the FBI, according to officials. Court security measures were also being reviewed following the shooting.

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